#magistr

More dastardly viruses! Is there no end to them? From left to right:

Magistr- A virus that embeds itself in infected computers by patching the Explorer.exe process with a routine that loads the rest of its code into Explorer’s memory. It seaches for files containing law related phrases, as its intended target is computers used in law professions. It acts by deleting infected files after a set period, then overwriting other text files it finds by fillling them with vulgar messages.

TeslaCrypt- A form of ransomware, that specifically encrypts video game data such as mods, save files, and certain games directly. It will then demand an exorbitant ransom in bitcoin to decrypt and free the infected files. It is not as effective as other ransomware, as it cannot delete boot sectors or core folders.

Storm- This virus infected computers via an email claiming to report on a recent natural disaster, hence the name ‘Storm’. The worm connected with other infected computers to form a botnet. At its peak, it accounted for 8% of all known malware on Microsoft Windows computers.

PoisonIvy- A virus that can take control of an infected computer’s webcam to record audio and video. Once active, it will access certain websites and download additional malware files, as well as keylogging to obtain information such as bank details and passwords. It injects itself into running processes to avoid detection by antivirus software.